Pat has always been involved in art since she was a child growing up in the Midwest.  Her interest in art was inspired and nurtured by a wonderful high school teacher—Mary Winifred Walters Norris. 

Living in several places around the world from Illinois, California, the Philippines, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Pat has travel opportunities that allow her to visit art museums and galleries where her art perspective and appreciation is increased.  Wherever she’s lived, she’s taken art classes and has had the privilege of studying with several fine artists such as Siva Chambers, Pearl Chang, Jan Ledbetter, Polly Hammett, Phyllis Greenway, Alex Powers and Don Getz. 

The effects of color and light on meaningful objects are an inspiration—even if they are not expensive or spectacular. Common, everyday views have texture, design, and contrast that attract her interest and become incorporated into her works of art.